Saturday’s contest between the Clemson Tigers (11-3, 3-0 ACC) and California Golden Bears (7-6, 0-2 ACC) at Littlejohn Coliseum has a projected final score of 81-69 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored Clemson, so expect a lopsided matchup. The game will start at 8:30 PM ET on January 4.

According to our computer prediction, Cal is projected to cover the point spread (15.5) versus Clemson. The two teams are expected to exceed the 146.5 total.

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Clemson vs. Cal Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
• Time: 8:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN2
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• Where: Clemson, South Carolina
• Venue: Littlejohn Coliseum
• Line: Clemson -15.5
• Point total: 146.5
• Moneyline (to win): Clemson -2083, Cal +1000

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Clemson vs. Cal Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Clemson 81, Cal 69

Spread & Total Prediction for Clemson vs. Cal

• Pick ATS: Cal (+15.5)
• Pick OU: Over (146.5)

Clemson’s record against the spread this season is 8-6-0, while Cal’s is 6-6-0. The Tigers have an 8-6-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Golden Bears have a record of 8-4-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams score an average of 156.9 points per game, 10.4 more points than this matchup’s total. Clemson is 7-3 against the spread and 8-2 overall over its last 10 contests, while Cal has gone 4-6 against the spread and 4-6 overall.

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Clemson Performance Insights

• The Tigers average 78.4 points per game (111th in college basketball) while giving up 66.8 per contest (78th in college basketball). They have a +163 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 11.6 points per game.
• Clemson wins the rebound battle by 3.7 boards on average. It collects 33.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 175th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 29.6 per outing.
• Clemson knocks down 2.0 more threes per contest than the opposition, 9.0 (92nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.0.
• The Tigers rank 78th in college basketball by averaging 101.3 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 84th in college basketball, allowing 86.2 points per 100 possessions.
• Clemson has committed 10.6 turnovers per game (96th in college basketball play), 3.3 fewer than the 13.9 it forces on average (59th in college basketball).

Cal Performance Insights

• The Golden Bears have a +25 scoring differential, topping opponents by 1.9 points per game. They’re putting up 78.5 points per game, 106th in college basketball, and are allowing 76.6 per outing to rank 307th in college basketball.
• Cal averages 32.8 rebounds per game (200th in college basketball) while conceding 28.3 per outing to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 4.5 boards per game.
• Cal hits 8.1 three-pointers per game (156th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.0 on average.
• Cal has committed 12.9 turnovers per game (294th in college basketball), 1.4 more than the 11.5 it forces (217th in college basketball).

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